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Around the globe, about 415 million people are diabetic. However, India has the world’s second largest diabetic population at 69 million. Almost 15% of diabetics develop an ulcer in their lifetime. Due to a lack of appropriate wound treatment, almost 85% diabetics lead to amputations. To gain expansive knowledge on wound healing and incorporate the advances in daily practice, the academic section of Zen Hospital, Chembur had organized a National level conference on June 17th , 2017. This was attended by more than 50 plastic surgeons, Interventional radiologists and experienced doctors from across the country.

Surgeons or family physicians often encounter wounds of different etiologies on a daily basis. Treating wounds is a challenge as the physicians or surgeons needs to assess wounds accurately, recognize wound related problems and provide interventions such that morbidity…